What is another word for millisecond?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪlɪsˌɛkənd] (IPA)

A millisecond is a unit of time measurement that is one-thousandth of a second. However, there are other terms that can be used as synonyms for this word. One such term is a "thousandth of a second", which is an exact explanation of what a millisecond is. Another term that can be used as a synonym is "microsecond", which is even smaller than a millisecond, measuring one millionth of a second. Additionally, "nanosecond" is another synonym for millisecond and is a unit of time measurement that is even smaller than a microsecond, measuring one billionth of a second. All these terms are used to describe incredibly short durations of time.

What are the hypernyms for Millisecond?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Millisecond?

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What are the holonyms for Millisecond?

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What are the meronyms for Millisecond?

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Usage examples for Millisecond

To get all that stuff and 'port up here in the millisecond or so we had the screens open?
"The Galaxy Primes"
Edward Elmer Smith
The circuit that accepts signals, amplifies them, returns them to the same set of terminals, and causes them to be repeated several hundred times per millisecond without actually ringing or oscillating is the real research secret of the machine.
"The Fourth R"
George Oliver Smith
It seems that, at the very millisecond of her being brought to life, someone who believed in her had thought about her.
"Abducted to Oz"
Bob Evans and Chris Dulabone

Famous quotes with Millisecond

  • The drums tell me everything. Everything else registers a millisecond later.
    Adam Clayton
  • I imagined I was God for a millisecond and became speechless for a long time.
    Dejan Stojanovic

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